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5 masterpieces stolen in Paris (estimated $123M value)
JimH5 replied to TooLiveBrew's topic in Off-Topic Forum
I am stunned by the value placed on pieces of art. They're surely valuable and important--but $123 million? That's huge! Four years at Harvard is around $200K. This artwork could pay for nearly 2500 people. -
Have you ever had that feeling
JimH5 replied to BrewersSuperCollector's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
In the end, it's just a $3 item, so I don't think you have gone too far with it. It's not like you bought a whole roll of them or anything. . . My own come-to-Jesus moment came when I bought a Dan Thomas handsigned note to a fan. Thomas was a top Brewers draft pick in the 1970s who committed suicide in prison while being held on rape charges. I was glad to pick up a somewhat-tough-to-get Brewers signature, but it's hard to ignore the facts surrounding his death, and so I have an occasional battle with myself over just why it is that I'm collecting this stuff. -
I got 7 right. . . He's got a pretty remarkable ability to recreate all of those swings. . .but still--that's book worthy?
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Sorry I missed your post until now. . . That's a great article, and a great sculpture! The only improvement I would suggest would be to have the bull smiling. . .
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Welcome to the club, Peavey. . . Two beers = Sleepy JimH5. I can't stay awake long enough to slur my words.
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That's a great post on a fine guy. Sadly, these things often happen in threes. . .There are some very old HOFers still around. I hope that lasts. . .
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Awesome broadcaster. Awesome guy. Still could hold an audience even as late as last year. His farewell in Detroit last year, when he (and everyone else) knew he was dying. . .that was so remarkable. May we all face our own mortality with such class and grace. RIP Ernie. . .
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The All Star game is in Anaheim, home of Disneyland. Hence the Disney tie-in. Thanks Chris. . .That makes sense. I'm still not buying, but it's less dorky than I thought.
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I won't be buying that Mickey Mouse Brewers figure. . .and I suspect most of those will end up on the $1 table at a rummage sale near you. I just don't get the Disney tie-in. Disney seems to find odd places for their character placement. A couple years ago, Mickey and Minnie were featured throughout Singapore during the Chinese zodiac Year of the Rat. It looked odd to me--just as that Brewers Mickey seems dumb. We already have Bernie and the sausages, not sure why there would be a market for more.
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So sad for you. . . I hope you get over this grief quickly. There are a lot of other pets who would be lucky to have such dedicated owners.
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Best wishes to you and Viggo. We lost Leo this time last year from kidney disease, so your story hits home.
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One of Spain's top bullfighters, Jose Tomas, has been badly gored during a fight in Mexico, his manager says.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8642637.stm This didn't quite end the way I hoped, but still, it was a pretty great attempt by the bull. A four inch goring to Jose Tomas's groin, and he loses 17 pints of blood. . .that is clutch. You can't really ask for a better effort. If there is such a thing as a moral victory, the bulls should be quite proud.
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Good stuff. . .provided that you keep it to people dressed oddly at sporting events. If you're all face-painted, rainbow wigged, and shirtless, then you're looking for attention, and are open game. I don't like the People of Walmart site, as they just seem to be people going about their day in their own way, while someone decides to poke fun at them. Walking into a Walmart shouldn't be akin to stepping onto a Jerry Springer Show set, where you open yourself up to the mockery that follows.
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I'm currently reading Alan H. Levy's biography of Rube Waddell. I've been on a kick lately to read up on the baseball ancients. The Waddell book is easy reading and fun, and includes stuff about Rube's days in Milwaukee. This is on the heels of reading Daniel Levitt's bio of Ed Barrow, which was a difficult read. Lots of stuff about early baseball roster rules and player transactions and contracts, etc. Waiting on my shelf is the Alexander Cartwright bio and the history of the Federal League.
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Still won't convince me to eat at McDonald's if there's another food option within 10 miles. Good for you, that stuff is poison. I wish I had the willpower to avoid them fully, but I find myself in the drive-thru line 10 times a year and always regret it.
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Geez, we Milwaukeeans are a polite bunch. Well not me--not this time. He cheated the game and that lead to him taking $10 million for about $2.5 million worth of performance. He couldn't close games. It was a mistake to sign him. Good job on the ticket giveaway, but everything about his career is suspect.
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I was shopping in one of Singapore's Toys R Us stores this weekend and saw a set of WWE action figures featuring Finlay and Hornswoggle. If you're unaware, Hornswoggle is a 23 year old midget (sorry if that's politically incorrect) wrestler from Oshkosh. To think about the struggles he and his family had to endure during his childhood, to see him celebrated in an action figure, being sold in stores halfway around the world made me exceedingly happy.
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It wasn't so much the cookies. . .it was the whole experience. Big wide leather seats, no middle seats, enough leg room and lap room so that if the guy sitting in front you wanted to lean back, you weren't peering down on his head. Of course, fewer people meant more room for your carry-on stuff. . .Good food served on china with real flatware. And then the freshly baked cookies. . .they were like hotel turndown service. Completely not needed, but a small luxury added to the other luxuries that made it a pleasure. Compare that to the rest of the industry which puts you three (or five) across on narrow, fabric seats, less cargo room, less leg and lap room, with a dozen peanuts and 4 oz. of coke in a plastic cup.
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http://www.jsonline.com/business/90750954.html The end of an era. I had no connection to Midwest Airlines other than as a passenger (and Mastercard holder). But today's announcement left me a little sad. Frontier Airlines wins the name game and Midwest goes the way of Eastern, TWA, and every other failed carrier. Midwest long ago abandoned its upscale position, joining every other domestic airline in a rush to see who can be the cheapest (and least pleasant). But way back when, flying with them was a great experience, and they deserved their top spot on the quality surveys. I'm surprised and disappointed that the industry hasn't produced a successful company that offers full sized planes, with roomy seats, at a premium price. We just all seem to want to get the best deal, even though that means sitting uncomfortably in a jam packed plane.
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Jim Nantz bugs me. He retains unimportant facts and then uses them as if they are important. It also seems that he considers his role as broadcaster to be much more important than I do.
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Google Won't Save You #116 - Dr. William Scholl
JimH5 replied to Brian the Automator's topic in Off-Topic Forum
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I will second Baldkin's mention of the Endy Chavez catch in the playoffs. I shouted out loud when he made that catch, and couldn't recall seeing a more spectacular play especially in such a big spot. Buehrle's play was great, but he only stopped an infield single.
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Great posts, 20fry. . .Terrific insight on the 1976s, tagging, fonts, etc. I recently bought this 1976 wire photo of Aaron on eBay. . . The numerals seem to be placed lower on the photo. These numerals are serif (with horizontal lines at the bottom of the 4s). This jersey seems to have a lot of puckering, while the one for auction looks to have none at all. The letters seem to be placed a bit lower on this jersey than are placed on the one for auction. So clearly, the one for auction is NOT the same as the one in the photo. Though, it's also true that the consignor makes no such claim. I wasn't aware of all the variations in the 1976s. The lettering in the Howard photo seems to have a whiter color than the yellow color of the trim on the rest of the jersey. The font issue is probably the thing that is most troubling to me--though I also add the disclaimer that I don't have enough experience to know if there are other Brewers jerseys using numerals sans serif. http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/ac241/DarianWork/Darian70/image0000002B0000022A.jpg
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Despite this eBay seller's high rating, I would offer suggest a heaping helping of caveat emptor for any who would be interested in this 1976 Aaron jersey. http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Milwaukee-Brewers-Hank-Aaron-Game-Used-Jersey_W0QQitemZ380222950498QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Baseball_Fan_Shop?hash=item58870dcc62 I'm not an authenticator by training or profession, but the numerals look too close to the letters on the front. They also appear to be too small, and in the wrong font on the front and rear. Not sure about the 1976s, but many jerseys from that era had player identification tags or chain stitching with the player's name. Plus, a real Aaron would be offered in Mears, Heritage, Grey Flannel, or another big house--with full authentication. It may be real, and I may be passing up on a great buying opportunity--but I'll be fine with staying away.
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Wonderful clip. It's taking "idiosyncratic" to a new level. Hrabosky, Tiant, Fetters. . .and now Sammy. Not sure I would want to watch that 70 times a year, but at least for now, I'm hooked.
